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Episode 208 - Custom Software Development for Amazon Nerds With Jakob of Deltologic

The Smartest Amazon Seller · with Jakob Wolitzki · June 1, 2023 · 23 min

Summary

For Amazon sellers hitting complexity ceilings with off-the-shelf tools, this episode is a must-listen. Jakob Wolitzki of Deltologic breaks down why custom software development isn

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amazon & marketplacesai & automationfounder & leadership

Topics covered

custom software developmentamazon seller central apidata visualizationamazon repricing softwaremicroservices architecturefreelancers vs agencies

Episode description

For Amazon businesses with complex software needs, there’s no one size fits all solution. Here’s where Custom Software Development comes in.Why do you need one?Should you turn to freelancers for building this custom software?Or pick an agency with a robust team that works with big Fortune 500 companies?Join Scott with his guest Jakob Wolitzki from Deltologic as they highlight the importance of hiring a professional team when building a custom dashboard for data visualization, monitoring, repricing, etc. Episode Notes:00:15 - Jakob Wolitzki Introduction 02:00 - Insights from Sellers 04:10 - Common Issues for Developers 05:20 - What is API? 05:45 - Going All In With Custom Software 06:35 - Freelances vs Agencies for Custom Tools 08:00 - Deltologic Tools 10:30 - Why Existing Solutions Are Not For Everyone 13:50 - Deltologic Microservice 20:50 - API ChangesWebsite: https://deltologic.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jakob-wolitzkiRelated Post: 18 Best Software Tools for Amazon Online Arbitrage Sellers

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Off-the-shelf solutions often fail to meet the complex needs of growing Amazon businesses, necessitating custom development for competitive advantage.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
When considering custom software, prioritize agencies with specialized Amazon experience over generalist freelancers or large firms to ensure robust, scalable, and API-compliant solutions.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Custom software is critical for advanced data visualization, monitoring, and repricing strategies that off-the-shelf tools can't provide, directly impacting profitability.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Understand the implications of API changes on your custom software; a good development partner will proactively manage these to ensure continuous operation.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Investigate microservice architecture for custom Amazon tools to build scalable and resilient systems that can adapt to evolving business needs.

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